Spicy Rice Valentine Pudding

Submitted by Charlotte J

"This will be a treat for your family or your sweet heart on Valentines Day. From the Egg Council."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) jar spiced apple rings
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 4 eggs
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cornstarch

directions

1. Drain apple juice into a liquid measure and set aside.
2. Chop 3 of the slices into a small bowl.
3. Stir in rice.
4. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the mixture into each of 4 greased 6-ounce custard cups.
5. Place cups in large baking pan.
6. Thoroughly blend eggs, milk, sugar and vanilla.
7. Pour over rice in each cup.
8. Place pan on rack in preheated 350°F oven.
9. Pour very hot water into pan to within 1/2 inch of top of custard.
10. Bake until knife inserted near center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
11. Remove promptly from hot water.
12. Cool slightly on wire rack.
13. Slowly blend 1 1/2 cups reserved apple juice into cornstarch.
14. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
15. Unmold custards onto serving dishes.
16. Top with apple syrup.
17. Just a thought, the leftover apple rings could be served under the custard or off set under it.